Like the practice of breath control, meditation on the forms of God, repetition of mantras, food restrictions, etc., are but aids for rendering the mind quiescent.
Ramana MaharshiRead
You need not aspire for or get any new state. Get rid of your present thoughts, that is all.
Interpretation
True peace comes from within by letting go of unhelpful thoughts.
This quote emphasizes the importance of inner peace and self-awareness by suggesting that instead of striving for external changes or achievements, one should focus on clearing the mind of negative or distracting thoughts. Ramana Maharshi advocates for a shift in perspective, where personal transformation is achieved not through external aspirations but through mental clarity and self-reflection.
In practice
During a meditation workshop, to inspire participants to focus on inner peace.
Like the practice of breath control, meditation on the forms of God, repetition of mantras, food restrictions, etc., are but aids for rendering the mind quiescent.
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